A/N: I really do not have anything to say except enjoy.

Spencer's POV

I was counting the long dreadful days left I had in the hospital. I was down to just three more days. I thought not going to school and sleeping in all day long was fun...boy was I wrong. All I did was eat gross hospital food and have my mom pop into my room about every ten minutes just to "check up on me" as she would say.

I was starting to feel claustrophobic sitting in my hospital bed all day. It hurt to walk and it hurt to move my right arm. I learned every time that I made a motion with my right arm I would move the entire right side of my body, therefore moving my bullet wound. It hurt like a mother every time. I wish this thing would heal quicker, it is taking way to damn long. I know it has only been a couple of days, but walking is going to be a bitch.

Ashley came by to see me everyday. She was finishing her last week of school as I was sitting in the hospital bed. She came right after school was let out and of course ditched classes to come and see me.

I heard knocks on the door, "Come In!" I shouted. It didn't hurt as much to shout anymore.

Every time I see Ashley's face, I can barely hold my smile in. I couldn't stop smiling at her as she entered.

"You are awfully happy today? Are the hospital fumes getting to you? Should I be concerned?" Ashley laughed and I smiled along with her.

"Nope, I'm just happy to see you. I'm glad you ditched another class to see me; I don't know how much longer I can take cooped up in here. Plus, my mom is always coming in to see how I am doing." I rolled my eyes at the thought of my mom.

Ashley smiled and came to sit next to me. "Hey I brought you these magazines. I figured you need some new reading material, those hospital pamphlets about how smoking is bad for you are probably getting old by now." Ashley let out a small laugh and handed me the magazines.

I sighed with relief and hugged the magazines, "I have been needed these. I need to catch up with my celebrity gossip and ... and... I just need these magazines to keep me sane."

"Spencer, you only have been in the hospital for what? Like three days?" Ashley shook her head, "Man, you are so lucky you only have three more days in here."

I looked at Ashley and smiled. I couldn't stop thinking about her; she has been by my side the entire time. I wish I could hate Ashley, that would make things so much easier instead of loving her so much.

"What are you thinking about over there? You're so silent." Ashley looked at me as she was twirling her hair.

"Us," Crap did I just say that aloud? Bad idea Spencer, Bad! I said to myself, if I could kick myself right now, I would. I don't want to bring up the talk about us again; we haven't talked about that since my stitches popped out. Change the subject quickly, Spencer. "Uh, Us Weekly," I lift up the magazine and show it to her, "see? The one you gave me."

I saw in Ashley's eyes that she knew I was lying. "Oh," she said to me with those eyes of hers. She went back to reading her magazine and we read in silence.

I want to talk to her about us, but I don't even know where I stand anymore. I love her, I want her, but I am not sure if she wants me the same way. I still feel extremely hurt about everything that happened on prom night; the whole Aiden thing, with her calling his name, and the dance floor thing.

I never gave her a chance to speak. I never gave her the chance to explain herself. I looked up from my magazine and look at her beautiful hair, the way it falls down and hits her shoulders.

I think I am going to give her the benefit of the doubt. I love Ashley and that is what matters. This was just like any other fight we have had, but with a little more drama.

Ashley interrupted my thought process, "Hey, Spencer, I have to get going. I need to make this next class, but after school is over I am going to swing by. You need anything?" She smiled at me as she gathered her things to leave.

"Nope, I'm go---wait! I want real food. No more of this hospital crap. If I eat pudding or apple juice I am going to hurl." I made a queasy face just thinking about hospital food.

"Hey, your wish is my command." Ashley gave me a smile, winked, and headed out the door.

I slammed my head back into the pillow and looked up at the ceiling.

I heard more knocks on the door. My first thought was, if that is my mom I am going to throw something across the room. "Come in!" I shouted at whoever was at the door.

The person poked their head around the door and all I could see was hair on their head, it felt as if this person was taking forever to enter the room.

"Spencer!!" I smiled as I saw Kyla excitedly enter the room bouncing. She ran over and hugged me.

"Hey I wanted to stop by during my free period to see how you were doing. How are you holding up?"

I hate that question, I think to myself, "I'm doing well, thanks Kyla. I cannot wait to get out of this hospital."

"How many more days you got left in here?" Kyla smiled and looked around the room.

"Three more long days left." I smiled then I realized I never asked her about Aiden. She must be hurting more than me, knowing the person you are about to have sex with loves someone else.

"Hey Kyla, how are you holding up?" I ask her as I tilt my head.

"I'm doing all right. I am disappointed in myself for not seeing what was happening before my eyes. I jus--" Kyla stopped for a second I could see her eyes glossing over, "I just wish I didn't love him. It wouldn't have hurt as bad."

"I know the feeling Kyla." I shut my eyes and resisted the urge to cry.

"Hey, it's going to be all right. At least Ashley picked you...you know? Aiden just up and left and wanted another girl," Kyla paused and sighed, "I'd rather not talk about this, it just makes me upset."

"But Kyla, she shouldn't have had to choose. She shouldn't have had to think about it for one second. She should have known that she loved me and only wants me, you know what I am saying?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry Spence. Are you going to break up with her or what?"

I shrugged, "I don't know anymore. I love her so much, Kyla. I want to be with her, but how much longer until she feels unsure again? And wants to go back into her safety net Aiden?" I felt a tear coming.

"You will figure it out Spencer, I know you will." Kyla smiled at me and for some reason her assuring me everything was going to be all right, almost made it seem it was going to be.

"Yeah, I will figure it out." I smiled to let Kyla know it was going to be okay.

Kyla looked down at her watch, "Hey I have to get going; I can't be late for drama practice."

"Thanks for stopping by, it means a lot to me." I smiled and watched Kyla leave the room.

Once Kyla left, I heard another knock on the door. It is just nonstop in here today, when am I going to get a rest? "Come In!" I yelled at whoever it was this time.

"Oh, hey mom, dad, Glen, Clay," I smiled and silently sighed realizing it was family time.

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Ashley's POV

I tapped my pen nervously as I stared at the clock on the wall. Come on clock, come on. This release could not come any slower. All I wanted to do was get out of school and visit Spencer.

The bell finally buzzed a long two minutes later. I jetted out of the school and to my car. I saw Aiden leaning up against my car. "Aiden I don't have time for this." I said as I went to move him over as I reached for the door handle.

"I just want to talk, Ashley," He said with his eyes looking at me as he shifted his book bag on his left shoulder.

"I don't have time, I am going to go visit Spencer." I opened my door and the door separated Aiden and I.

"Well, do you want me to go with you? Spencer is my friend too, Ash."

I laughed at what he just said, "You think she is going to want to speak to you after what you did to her at prom? Yeah...you must be insane." I just stared at him somehow I felt disgusted by his ignorance yet I wanted to just talk to him about everything. "I really have to go."

I slammed my door and left Aiden standing in the parking lot in awe. I felt good about myself. Last trip to the hospital really felt like me and Spencer was getting somewhere, at least I hoped so.

I whistled as I walked feeling happy. Today was better than most of the days I have been having. I walked by the hospital room and I saw Spencer's entire family inside there. I dreaded being with their entire family, well not really, just Paula. Ohh, I have a brilliant idea.

I walked up the nearest desk and told them to page Dr. Carlin to room 305 because my sister was not feeling well and she wanted someone to check on her. The nurse smiled and happily paged Paula. A sigh of relief came out as soon as I heard Paula walk out of Spencer's door.

I quickly made my way into the room as if nothing happened. "Hey guys!" I said as the entire family welcomed me with open arms.

"Hey boys, why don't we give Ashley and Spencer some privacy." Mr. C said as he patted Clay and Glen on the back.

"Hey, I have to get going to see Chelsea anyways. See you later sis." Clay smiled and waved bye to Spencer.

Everyone left the room and it left me and Spencer alone. I was busy watching every one else leave I didn't notice Spencer staring at me.

I turned around and smiled at Spencer. "How are you doing Spence?"

"Good. Kyla came to visit me earlier."

I rolled my eyes, "Well, that's nice of her. Hey I brought you food." I handed her the food.

I walked closer to Spencer and leaned in to give her a kiss on the lips. She turned her cheek and I ended up giving her a kiss on the cheek. I give her a confused look.

"Look, Spencer I didn't want to talk about this until you got out of the hospital but I can't help it, you are always on my mind."

"What's up Ashley?" She asked me as if she didn't know what I was talking about.

I sighed before I started talking, "Spencer you are giving me mixed signals here. I think you broke up with me, but then it feels like we didn't. It hurts to be your friend Spencer; I need to be more than that. I mean I am here for you throughout whatever you need, I will always be here for you, I want you to know that...But I need to know are we together or what?" I felt so relieved directly asking the question.

Spencer looked at me with her eyes; I could feel my heart melting. "Ash, I want you to know you really hurt me. I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt. I know Aiden sprang that on you at the dance and you did not have time to react. But now you do, who do you want Ashley me or Aiden?" She looked at me with demanding eyes.

"I want you Spencer. It has always been you," I smiled and walked over and held her hand.

I saw her face light up as soon as I touched her hand. "I am so happy to hear that. But, since you are with me, I don't want you talking to Aiden anymore. You can't see him, you have me what do you need him for?"

"Fine, wait what? You are forbidding me to see my own friend, Spence?"

She took her hand back, "Wrong answer Ashley. See you still love him."

"No, I mean I love him in a friend-way, no longer like that. Not like, I love you. Fine, fine, Spencer, if it means staying together with you I will give up anything. Aiden, he is now out of my life." I thought about what I said. I mean, I was really mad at Aiden right now, but I couldn't imagine not speaking to him again. It didn't feel right, but if this is what Spencer wanted I was going to try.

"I love you, Ashley." Spencer said as she stared at the wall.

"You don't sound too happy Spencer."

"No, no I am. I just don't want to have to question this relationship again, Ash," She looked at me with her puppy dogface.

"You never should of, and I am sorry for that." I came in and held her hand. I was surprised when she let me and held back. I smiled and we just sat and gazed into each other's eyes.

"Hey, I have to get going it is almost past visiting hours. Plus, your mom hasn't come in once yet and I know she will now that I said that."

"All right, see you tomorrow?" Spencer smiled at me and asked excitedly.

"Of course," I leaned in and kissed Spencer on the forehead.

Once I got out to my car, I had this urge at the pit of my stomach to do something I knew I shouldn't. I got out my cell phone and dialed those memorized numbers, "Aiden? Meet me at my house; this is the last night we can hang out." I hung up the phone and sped home.

I lay in my bed, next to Aiden as he held me in his tight embrace. "Why Ashley? I love you, can't we just be together?"

I cannot believe he is still trying to pull this stunt, "No, Aiden. How many times do I have to tell you that I am with Spencer now? God, Aiden. I wanted to have a good last night together, don't go ruining it." I said with anger in my voice.

"I love you Ashley." Aiden said as he held me tightly, "I can't believe this is our last night hanging out."

"I love you too Aiden, but in a friend type of way. I have to do this for Spencer." I smiled realizing I never needed Aiden, I was just overwhelmed and scared by how much I love Spencer.

Kyla walked into the room and shielded her eyes, "I really have to start knocking."